Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone. Let's catch up on the week that was here at MLBTR …
- The Brewers agreed to terms with outfielder Carlos Gomez on a three-year, $24MM extension through the 2016 season.
- The Yankees signed outfielder Brennan Boesch to a split contract after the Tigers released him.
- The Yankees also signed outfielder Ben Francisco after the Indians released him.
- The Yankees pursued first baseman Derrek Lee, but Lee ultimately decided to remain retired.
- The Rangers will try to trade Elvis Andrus after the season if they can't sign him to an extension.
- The Padres aren't interested in trading Chase Headley.
- The Nationals could trade catcher Chris Snyder.
- One potential destination for Snyder is the Angels, who are interested in catching help.
- Many teams, including the Rangers, are reportedly interested in Kyle Lohse, but the starting pitcher remains unsigned.
- The Diamondbacks are hoping to trade shortstop John McDonald.
- The Royals have a high asking price for pitcher Luke Hochevar.
- The Rangers have received calls about outfielder Craig Gentry, but they are in no hurry to trade him.
- Jon Daniels of the Rangers says he doesn't want CEO Nolan Ryan to leave the organization.
- The Red Sox acquired minor-league first baseman Michael Flacco from the Orioles for cash considerations.
- The Blue Jays claimed pitcher Guillermo Moscoso from the Royals.
- The Blue Jays released first baseman David Cooper.
- The Yankees released outfielder Matt Diaz.
- The Athletics released pitcher Garrett Olson, who will pitch in Korea.
- The Cardinals released pitcher Adam Reifer.
- The Diamondbacks signed pitcher Dan Cortes.
- The Mariners signed 19-year-old Dominican pitcher Jose Santiago for $205K.
- The Marlins returned Rule 5 pick Braulio Lara to the Rays.
- The Diamondbacks returned Rule 5 pick Starlin Peralta to the Cubs.